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Eating Disorder PHP/IOP program

In early 2026, Penn Medicine Princeton Center for Eating Disorders will expand its continuum of care to include a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults. We are looking for passionate individuals to join an interdisciplinary team of therapists, dieticians, nursing, milleu coordinators, and psychiatric providers to deliver evidence-based care. The PHP will run five days a week from 9:00-3:30 and the IOP will run 3 days a week from 11:30-3:30.

Summary:

+ To provide high quality comprehensive clinical services that include: clinical triage, psychosocial evaluations, individual group and family treatment, treatment plan development and coordination, referent relations, discharge planning, and case management with social service support systems, schools and other relevant external entities. The above services shall be provided under supervision of the appropriate clinical discipline.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Competency

Demonstrate competency in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the psychological and social needs of the program’s patient population.

Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions.

Conduct initial evaluation and ongoing assessment of patient functioning as well as risk and maintenance factors.

Documentation

Complete clinical documentation - in accordance with Princeton House standards.

Treatment Team Member

Coordinate the development and implementation of the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and complete treatment plan reviews within establish time frames.

Attend treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team.

Identify changes in the patients' clinical status and commutate to the appropriate member of the treatment team.

Attend daily treatment rounds, providing input to and being receptive to input from other members of the treatment team.

Identify changes in the patients’ clinical status and communicate to the appropriate member of the treatment team.

Case Management

Performs case management with internal and external entities for smooth transitions across the continuum of care.

Coordinate discharge planning and communicate plan clearly to patient and family and all other providers involved. Complete discharge summaries within established time frames.

100% contact with providers in community involved in patient’s care (e.g., therapists, doctors, schools, probation officers, etc.)

Outreach to non-attending patients per PHBH policy.

Monitor patient attendance and length of stay in scheduled program.

Effective and timely completion of pre-certifications as well as coordination of utilization reviews with utilization management reviewer.

Timely and accurate completion of UM forms

Performance Improvement

Participate in hospital and performance improvement initiatives and goals (e.g., completion of patient satisfaction surveys, positive patient satisfaction scores, participate in outcome measurements.)

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Credentials:

+ L-LAC or LSW or PS (Required)

+ Must be eligible to obtain New Jersey State licensure, and obtain such licensure, within one year of hire date. Appropriate licenses include LSW, LAC, and psychologist with 3-year permit to practice in New Jersey.

+ Cert Alcohol and Drug Cnslr

+ New Jersey certificate in addictions treatment such as the CADC or CDA preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

+ Master of Arts or Science (Required)

+ Psychiatric Programs: Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in the social sciences. Preferred Qualifications: two or more years experience in treatment of the specific program’s patient population. Addictions Programs: Minimum Qualifications: a masters degree in the social sciences with an LSW, LAC or psychologist with a 3-year permit with experience in the treatment of substance abuse problems and is willing to actively pursue obtaining the NJ CADC certificate. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in the social sciences. Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years experience in treatment of the specific program’s patient population.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$64,390.56 - $102,664.22/Annually based on 40 hours per week

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here (https://www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome) for information on UPHS’s Benefits.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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